I have an Acer Aspire Desktop PC w/AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core, 4400+. I have been using it with no problem since Dec. '07. Recently, the graphics become pixelated. If I shut the computer down and let it rest overnight, it sometimes returns to normal but, after 20-30 minutes of use, it becomes pixelated again. What do I need to do?

You can try to remove the CMOS battery for a few hours. Take a look at this: http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/notebook/as_5600.html

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You need a dual low profile video card such as the one listed below, or any other dual low profile video card:
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http://wize.com/graphics-cards/p865324-512-mb-asus-radeon-hd3450-dvi-vga

To get all drivers for that motherboard GA-MA69VM-S2 for AMD athlon 64x2 dual core(AMD socket AM2). click the following link http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2500#dl
And then select your present operating system to download all drivers compatible.

Let me known if not yet working properly your motherboard for that software driver.
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AM2+ mainboard will mean that you will be able to install AM2 and AM3 CPU's. That includes Athlon 64 X2 and Athlon 2 X2 to X4.

My advice would be to look at an Athlon 2 X2 250 3.0GHz CPU at least. It will be able to run on DDR2 or DDR3 RAM, it depends which socket you install it in. AM2+ is DDR2 and AM3 is DDR3.
Try and get an AM3 mainboard if you can it is worth it, ASUS is good. However then you may need new RAM. You may want a new Graphics card as well. Go to a computer store or use the net to look around and learn more about the AMD computer. Computer stores build special gaming computers, very good looking and great performers. It all depends on your budget.

Take care and Happy Gaming!
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The processors that are compatible with the Acer Aspire M1100 are The AMD Athlon 64 x 2 Dual Core, such as these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006519%2050001028%2040000343%20600005552&IsNodeId=1&name=Athlon%2064%20X2

the AMD Athlon 64, and the AMD Sempron

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you are in luck the answer is no its not dual core

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Best way to do all that is to buy a new computer, already configured as desired.

Contact the publisher. It might not be compatible with Vista. Punch designer is about 4 years old.